M. Kilburg Reedy

Short Play, Drama

1 f.

Simple set.

Perfect for an actress in her late thirties to early fifties, Astronaut is about a courageous female NASA pilot and space explorer who has admired and emulated male role models all her life. She has just returned to earth after leading the first NASA mission to colonize the moon and is appearing at a press conference. As she recounts the adventures and challenges of her mission, she comes to understand and treasure her femininity as well as the legacy she received from a female role model her mother. Approximately 45 minutes long. Published with Second Lady and Fairytale Romance in the collection Second Lady and Other Ladies.

FEE: $35 per performance or $75 when performed with the other plays in the collection.